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'''Kumta''' is a [[town]] and a [[taluk]] in the [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kumatatown.mrc.gov.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=15 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215202415/http://www.kumatatown.mrc.gov.in/ |archive-date=15 February 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It is one of the important stations along the [[Konkan Railway]] line running between [[Mumbai]] and [[Mangalore]]. | '''Kumta''' is a [[town]] and a [[taluk]] in the [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kumatatown.mrc.gov.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=15 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215202415/http://www.kumatatown.mrc.gov.in/ |archive-date=15 February 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It is one of the important stations along the [[Konkan Railway]] line running between [[Mumbai]] and [[Mangalore]]. | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The city of Kumta is located on the [[Arabian sea]] coast in the district of [[Uttara Kannada|North | The city of Kumta is located on the [[Arabian sea]] coast in the district of [[Uttara Kannada|North Kannada]] in the state of [[Karnataka]]. Kumta is adjacent to the vast [[western ghats]] {{coord|14.42|N|74.4|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 3 metres (9 feet). | ||
To the north of city, the major [[Aghanashini]] river joins the [[Arabian Sea]] on her way rendering stunning scenery. The town of [[Gokarna, Uttara Kannada|Gokarna]] near Kumta is famous for [[beaches]]. A nearby [[Rock Climbing]] spot called [[Yana, India|Yana]] is also beautiful with its massive black rock formations and nature trails.{{cn|date=October 2018}} | To the north of city, the major [[Aghanashini]] river joins the [[Arabian Sea]] on her way rendering stunning scenery. The town of [[Gokarna, Uttara Kannada|Gokarna]] near Kumta is famous for [[beaches]]. A nearby [[Rock Climbing]] spot called [[Yana, India|Yana]] is also beautiful with its massive black rock formations and nature trails.{{cn|date=October 2018}} | ||
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Kumta station is served by the Netravati Express train run by [[Konkan Railways]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.konkanrailway.com |title= (Train Schedule / 16345 Netravati Express) |work= Passenger Info |publisher=[[Konkan Railways]]|access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref> | Kumta station is served by the Netravati Express train run by [[Konkan Railways]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.konkanrailway.com |title= (Train Schedule / 16345 Netravati Express) |work= Passenger Info |publisher=[[Konkan Railways]]|access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref> | ||
Kumta rail connects Mangalore and Goa which further connects to | Kumta rail connects Mangalore and Goa which further connects to Bombay) | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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  Kumta Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°25′N 74°24′E / 14.42°N 74.4°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Coastal Karnataka |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Sri Dinakar Keshav Shetty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.34 km2 (5.92 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 9th |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 146,177 (As per 2,018 election votes) |
| • Rank | 2nd |
| • Density | 1,957.2/km2 (5,069/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| • Regional | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 581 343 |
| Telephone code | +91-(0)8386 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-47 |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Uttara Kannada (Lok Sabha constituency) |
| Climate | Monsoon (Köppen) |
| Website | www |
Kumta is a town and a taluk in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India.[1] It is one of the important stations along the Konkan Railway line running between Mumbai and Mangalore.
Geography
The city of Kumta is located on the Arabian sea coast in the district of North Kannada in the state of Karnataka. Kumta is adjacent to the vast western ghats 14°25′N 74°24′E / 14.42°N 74.4°E. It has an average elevation of 3 metres (9 feet).
To the north of city, the major Aghanashini river joins the Arabian Sea on her way rendering stunning scenery. The town of Gokarna near Kumta is famous for beaches. A nearby Rock Climbing spot called Yana is also beautiful with its massive black rock formations and nature trails.[citation needed]
Transportation
Road
Kumta is very well connected by road. One of the busiest highway National Highway 66 (NH 66-Panvel-Kochi-Kanyakumari) passes through Kumta. Kumta is also connected to State Highway-142 (SH 142 - Kumta-Sirsi) and also to Kumta-Siddapur Road.
The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) is the state run bus service in Kumta.[citation needed]
Rail
Kumta station is served by the Netravati Express train run by Konkan Railways.[2]
Kumta rail connects Mangalore and Goa which further connects to Bombay)
See also
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "(Train Schedule / 16345 Netravati Express)". Passenger Info. Konkan Railways. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
External links
- . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.